According to the included factory letter, this gorgeous revolver was shipped from the factory on August 7th, 1907, to a Walter G. C. Clark, address unknown. The letter also states that, while no details are listed, the revolver was indeed shipped as a special order. The revolver is the early five-screw variant and is adorned with beautifully cut factory scroll engraving over a punchdot background on the barrel, frame, cylinder, and grip straps. Aside from the engraving, the revolver is fitted with a highly attractive set of smooth ivory grips which bear Smith & Wesson logo medallions on either panel. The revolver is also fitted with a later-added King Super Target vent rib with red blade inset, a micro-click rear sight, and King's "Cockeyed" right handed hammer. The revolver has matching assembly numbers on the yoke and frame along with the matching serial number on the barrel, cylinder, and butt. According to noted Smith & Wesson collector David Carroll, the engraving on this gun is the reason it is noted in factory records as a "special order". It was engraved by the renowned Oscar Young, eldest son of Gustave Young. Oscar succeeded his father as Master Engraver upon Gustave's death in 1897 and led the engraving department until his own untimely death in 1912. Included is a correct model factory box with very faint (illegible) serial number on the underside.

Very fine as engraved and Smith & Wesson King upgraded with 90% plus blue finish, showing a gray patina on the grip straps, a few minor scratches on the frame, and light handling marks overall. The ivory grips are excellent with some age lines around the butt and left medallion and an attractive grain and color on both panels. Mechanically excellent. The box is very fine with minor storage wear.